National

NNPA condemns attacks on Israel

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, In a display of unity, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, issued a resolute statement of support for Israel amidst the […]

Local

In Memoriam: Marvin Hogan

August 29, 1938-November 6, 2021 The birth of Marvin Hogan to Nina Murphy Hogan and Willie Hogan in Waynesboro, Mississippi on August 29, 1938 blessed their lives and stirred the elements of the universe. There […]

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Remembering coach Lafayette Stribling

June 1, 1938 – October 30, 2021 Lafayette Stribling, who served as the men’s basketball coach at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) and Tougaloo College died Saturday, Oct. 30, in Jackson at years 87 of […]

Local

Hinds County Special Election results

By Edelia “Dr. Jay” Carthan , Contributing Writer, Hinds County held special elections for Sheriff, County Court Judge, District 1 and County Constable, District 5, on Tuesday, Nov 2.  Interim Sheriff Marshand Crisler received about 31% […]

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Another Democratic defection adds to Republican supermajority in Legislature

Rep. Jon Lancaster, elected to the state House of Representatives in 2019 as a Democrat, is the latest to switch affiliation to the Republican Party, adding to the GOP’s legislative supermajority.

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Lancaster’s defection was a bit surprising in that so many legislators have switched over the past two decades that it almost appeared that there were none left to change parties. There are now at least 12 current members of the House of Representatives who were elected as Democrats but are no longer serving as Democrats. […]